Tag: NDIC
SA defence industry lekgotla on hold
The South African defence industry (SADI) lekgotla planned for last month did not happen with the industry and others involved from the ministers of...
Defence industry lekgotla will address challenges
A defence industry lekgotla next month will bring together the Department of Defence, industry representatives, policy-makers and academics to try and address some of...
Drive for the local production of small-calibre weapons and ammunition stalled
The initiative by the South African defence sector to have small calibre weapons and ammunition manufactured locally as part of an import substitution process...
Aerospace and Defence Masterplan is the industry’s last hope
The 2020 Aerospace and Defence Masterplan is “the last hope of the industry” and needs to be implemented in order to save it.
This is...
Opinion: SA Defence Industry – 18 inches from greatness
British Politician Andrew Bennett stated that “The longest journey you will ever take is the 18 inches from your head to your heart.”
What we...
NDIC updates Parliament on initiatives to support the defence industry
The National Defence Industry Council (NDIC) has updated Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Defence (JSCD) on its initiatives, from small arms manufacturing to alternative...
Defence budget allocation – will the DoD/National Treasury task team make...
Over the past few years a number of SA National Defence Force (SANDF) service chiefs have pointedly warned of the dangers to...
Mapisa-Nqakula on NDIC work session
Keynote address by Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, RSA Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, on the occasion of the first annual work session of...
National Defence Industry Council is a reality
Secretary for Defence, Dr Sam Gulube, has been named as chairman of the newly formed SA National Defence Industry Council (NDIC) and...
